Kilogram to Short ton
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kilogram to short ton Conversion Table
| kilogram (kg) | short ton (sh tn) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 kg | → | 0.0000110231 sh tn |
| 0.1 kg | → | 0.0001102311 sh tn |
| 1.0 kg | → | 0.0011023113 sh tn |
| 2.0 kg | → | 0.0022046226 sh tn |
| 3.0 kg | → | 0.0033069339 sh tn |
| 5.0 kg | → | 0.0055115566 sh tn |
| 10.0 kg | → | 0.0110231131 sh tn |
| 20.0 kg | → | 0.0220462262 sh tn |
| 30.0 kg | → | 0.0330693393 sh tn |
| 50.0 kg | → | 0.0551155656 sh tn |
| 100.0 kg | → | 0.1102311311 sh tn |
| 1000.0 kg | → | 1.102311311 sh tn |
Example Conversion
To convert from kilogram to short ton, multiply by 0.0011023113.
For example: 22 kilogram = 22 × 0.0011023113 = 0.0242508488 short ton
Unit History
About kilogram
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass. Once defined by a platinum-iridium artifact, it transitioned in 2019 to a definition based on the Planck constant, linking mass to immutable physical laws instead of physical objects.
About short ton
The short ton, equal to 2,000 pounds, developed alongside US industrial expansion. It is still used in American manufacturing, mining, and logistics to quantify large material quantities.